Memories & Candles

“Dearest JuJu...I was in shoke when I just learned of the passing of our crazy James... or as Burt called him "Ward". I know your heart is broken but...Read More »
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1 of 6 | Posted by: Jackie Hubbard - Plano, TX

“I have a lot of fond memories of Uncle James. I will share one from way back and one more recent. When I was no more than 3 our families traveled to...Read More »
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2 of 6 | Posted by: Jeffrey Willis Ward - TX

“This one goes way back to when Joe and I were first dating and we went to the lake with James. He taught me how to ski. With all the trips we made to...Read More »
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3 of 6 | Posted by: Gale Ward - DeSoto, TX

“Bro, I can't believe you fought the enemy and won, only to slip away. God was just ready for you. We came from a large family and didn't have much.....Read More »
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4 of 6 | Posted by: Joe Ward - DeSoto, TX

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I first met James in the summer of 1989. At first I was a little intimidated, but quickly realized that he was the type man who's bark was...Read More »
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5 of 6 | Posted by: Debbie Ward - Aubrey, TX

“It will be hard to walk down the "As Seen On TV" aisle at any store and not think of Uncle James. He was always to be counted on to give you his...Read More »
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6 of 6 | Posted by: Sara Cooper - Keller, TX

James was born in Farmersville, Texas on November 6, 1942 and grew up in South Oak Cliff, Texas.
After winning the battle with lung cancer he was taken from us peacefully on September 1, 2009 due to heart failure at the age of 66.

He was preceded in death by his parents Willis Green and Mary Ellon Ward, sisters Wanda, Freddie and Bobbie, and brothers Hass(Buddy) and Glenn.

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Dearest JuJu...I was in shoke when I just learned of the passing of our crazy James... or as Burt called him "Ward". I know your heart is broken but it will get better and your tears will slowly turn to laughter. His laugh... the pounding of his glass on the kitchen table or standing in the front yard for an hour saying good bye and we will talk to you next week. Keep you chin up and trust you faith in God. Love to you and your family. See ya soon, Jackie Hubbard...

Posted by: Jackie Hubbard - Plano, TX Jan 31, 2010

I have a lot of fond memories of Uncle James. I will share one from way back and one more recent. When I was no more than 3 our families traveled to Las Vegas (Circus Circus) together. Like it was yesterday, I can still remember him getting right up in my face and asking me if I wanted some "orange juuuuuiiiiiicccce" with his head shaking back and forth and those jowels just a shaking.
Then more recently, I had the opportunity

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I have a lot of fond memories of Uncle James. I will share one from way back and one more recent. When I was no more than 3 our families traveled to Las Vegas (Circus Circus) together. Like it was yesterday, I can still remember him getting right up in my face and asking me if I wanted some "orange juuuuuiiiiiicccce" with his head shaking back and forth and those jowels just a shaking.
Then more recently, I had the opportunity to introduce my wonderful wife to James. He, of course, was very charming and told her "I am so glad you got to meet me" That was James to the T. He had that Ward swagger we all seem to wear so well.
You will be missed Uncle James.

Posted by: Jeffrey Willis Ward - Grand Prairie, TX Sep 15, 2009

This one goes way back to when Joe and I were first dating and we went to the lake with James. He taught me how to ski. With all the trips we made to James' beloved Lake Whitney, we always argued on who would ski first! Those were awesome times.
We moved to DeSoto on James' recommendation, and then he up and moved but we are still here. We have James to thank for bringing us to the town we love

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This one goes way back to when Joe and I were first dating and we went to the lake with James. He taught me how to ski. With all the trips we made to James' beloved Lake Whitney, we always argued on who would ski first! Those were awesome times.
We moved to DeSoto on James' recommendation, and then he up and moved but we are still here. We have James to thank for bringing us to the town we love so much.
James your brother really feels lost being the only surviving sibling. You talked often how we had been together since we were really just kids. You know I will take care of him, we have always taken care of each other. You had a celebration in Heaven who those that went before! We will join you there for a great reunion day....but I hope that it won't be for a long time!
Rest in peace my dear brother-in-law.

Posted by: Gale Ward - DeSoto, TX Sep 13, 2009

Bro, I can't believe you fought the enemy and won, only to slip away. God was just ready for you. We came from a large family and didn't have much...but we always had each other. Give Momma a kiss from me and Dad a big ole hug. You fought the good fight and now you are in Heaven where the lake is always smooth and the fish are always biting. Until we meet again...love you bro!

Posted by: Joe Ward - DeSoto, TX Sep 12, 2009

9/6/2009

I first met James in the summer of 1989. At first I was a little intimidated, but quickly realized that he was the type man who's bark was bigger than his bite. He challenged me, checked me out, and once he figured out I would stand my own ground, he liked and respected me. That was the type man he was. Before he would accept you into the family, he wanted to protect his family by trying to find out

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9/6/2009

I first met James in the summer of 1989. At first I was a little intimidated, but quickly realized that he was the type man who's bark was bigger than his bite. He challenged me, checked me out, and once he figured out I would stand my own ground, he liked and respected me. That was the type man he was. Before he would accept you into the family, he wanted to protect his family by trying to find out what your character was first. I always respected that in James. I loved James for being tough, strong, and frank, but through all of that, deep down he was a sensitive, loving, caring man with a big heart. I remember a talk we had once about God and in the last two years I saw that he did have a realtionship with the Lord. I have peace in knowing that he is with our maker. This was evident by the e-mails he sent to Kevin and I in the past two years. I'm sad that we the family, won't have James around anymore for family events, but take peace in the fact that he is in a better place with the Lord.
We will miss you James.

In loving memory,

Debbie Ward

Posted by: Debbie Ward - Aubrey, TX Sep 06, 2009

It will be hard to walk down the "As Seen On TV" aisle at any store and not think of Uncle James. He was always to be counted on to give you his opinion, and tell you what he thought... which was one of his greatest qualities!

Posted by: Sara Cooper - Keller, TX Sep 04, 2009

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